Research Profile

The legal research group examines questions of German, European and international labour law. Its work focuses on the legal framework governing work and industrial relations, including the interaction between European requirements and national legislation.

International cooperation and comparative legal perspectives shape our research. We discuss different legal systems with researchers and practitioners from other countries. Conferences and presentations facilitate exchange between academia and practice.

Research Topics

• German and European Labour Law
• Collective Labour Law and Co-determination
• Worker Protection and New Forms of Work

Our Work

Research

We analyse labour law issues and European and international influences on national legislation. Research findings are published in academic publications and presented at specialist conferences.

Publications

Publications in academic journals, edited volumes and other scholarly works.

Externally Funded Projects

Ongoing and completed research projects in labour law.

Conference Participation & Presentations

Academic contributions at national and international conferences.

Legal Opinions & Expert Activities

Legal opinions and expert statements on labour law issues.

Academic Exchange

Academic exchange is a central part of our work. Conferences and opportunities for early-career researchers encourage discussion of developments in labour law and connect academia and practice.

Summer School 2026

International exchange for early-career researchers on European labour law and platform work.

GeTrab Meeting

German-Brazilian conference on collective bargaining autonomy and collective labour law.

EU Inc. Conference

Conference on EU Inc. and German corporate co-determination.

The Legal Research Group

Our team explores different aspects of labour law and its European and international dimensions. Cooperation within the research group, exchange with visiting researchers and links with the Chair of European Labour Law and Civil Law shape our research.

Institute Management & Secretariat

The institute management and secretariat support the legal research group’s academic work and serve as central contacts for organisational and institutional matters.